ac Tesla chief Elon Musk set for £600m payday after targets reached By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 02:28:23 +0100 He will receive nearly 1.69 million stock options priced at 350.02 dollars (£285). Full Article
ac People from black backgrounds four times more likely to die from virus than people from white backgrounds, ONS finds By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:55:41 +0100 People from black backgrounds are four times more likely to die from coronavirus than people from white backgrounds, new statistics suggest. Full Article
ac We’ve passed the peak - but Boris Johnson should remember that most accidents happen on the way down By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:29:13 +0100 Lockdown restrictions are set to be eased - Tom Clarke shares his reservations on the idea. Full Article
ac Nottingham MP claims she was 'sacked' as volunteer carer for speaking out on PPE By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:04:39 +0100 The care home where she worked says they no longer needed the help of the UK’s youngest parliamentarian. Full Article
ac Passengers told to wear face coverings and gloves at some of UK's busiest airports By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:11:39 +0100 Limited temperature screening will also be trialled at the airports in coming weeks. Full Article
ac How effective will the UK Covid-19 contact tracing app be and will it protect your privacy? By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:01:47 +0100 Questions remain over the viability of the coronavirus contact tracing app that has been developed by the NHS's digital department, NHSX. Full Article
ac Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend. Full Article
ac How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:46:19 +0100 Nightingale pioneered many of the practices carried out today, such as maintaining good hygiene and regularly washing hands Full Article
ac Train kills 16 migrant workers in India walking back home in lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:22:17 +0100 Sixteen migrant workers were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad in Western India. Full Article
ac Cars could ‘talk’ to each other to warn of dangers using 5G, experts predict By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:01:24 +0100 Researchers said a vehicle-generated early warning system that alerts drivers is feasible within the next few years using 5G. Full Article
ac 90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:47:15 +0100 Members of the remote community wrote to the secretary of state for Scotland asking for help on May 10, 1930. Full Article
ac 'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:36 +0100 Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75. Full Article
ac Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacity By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:54:12 +0100 The Secretary of State will be joined at Downing Street with deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam. Full Article
ac Jacinda Ardern adds toilet training to the mix at home amidst coronavirus lockdown By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:53:01 GMT As if the pandemic wasn't enough to deal with, the New Zealand Prime Minister is helping toilet train her toddler. Full Article
ac Bernie Sanders says he's staying in the presidential race. Many Democrats fear a reprise of their 2016 defeat By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:05:03 GMT Bernie Sanders has been called "selfish" for failing to "get out" of the presidential race but the senator from Vermont has given no indication he is going anywhere. Full Article
ac Amid coronavirus outbreak, Hungary's Viktor Orban reaches for unchecked power By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:18:04 GMT Rights groups said the move effectively suspends democracy in the European Union member state in the name of fighting the coronavirus. Full Article
ac Iran or its proxies planning 'sneak attack,' Trump says By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:48:01 GMT US officials say they are receiving near-daily reports of "imminent" attacks planned against US-linked military or diplomatic facilities. Full Article
ac Megachurch meeting in Mulhouse seeded France's coronavirus epidemic By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:51:02 GMT France reported 56,989 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, and the country's death toll is the fourth highest in the world at 4032. Full Article
ac White House to advise Americans to cover face to slow coronavirus spread By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:42:01 GMT Evidence showing asymptomatic people can pass on the coronavirus has led public health authorities to reassess their resistance to mask wearing. Full Article
ac China's face-mask diplomacy could reshape power in south-east Asia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:30:03 GMT Chinese aid and medical experts are flying around the world to help other countries hit by COVID-19. But will the assistance redraw the strategic map? Full Article
ac Pitting the states against the nation is accelerating the US crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:35:02 GMT Donald Trump has in recent days turned the war against COVID-19 into a war against the states, in a desperate effort to shirk responsibility for his pandemic denialism. Full Article
ac New Zealand Health Minister demoted after breaking lockdown for beach trip By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:25:10 GMT Minister said he recalled the beach trip only after attracting public scrutiny for a mountain bike ride. Full Article
ac Prisoner swap collapses threatening to upend US-Taliban peace deal By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:03:01 GMT The Taliban said it would no longer participate in "fruitless meetings". Some 5000 Taliban prisoners were to be swapped for 1000 Afghan personnel. Full Article
ac Organised effort helping drive 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:11:02 GMT One Qatar-based researcher analysed 22,000 recent interactions on Twitter and found a large number of accounts displayed "inauthentic activity." Full Article
ac Pandemic power grab: crackdown sparks worries for human rights By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:30:00 GMT COVIDCon will explore how "tyranny sparked and is exploiting the novel coronavirus pandemic to crack down on civil liberties." Full Article
ac A population the same as Australia's but a fraction of the coronavirus cases By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:42:01 GMT Taiwan has recorded 385 cases of COVID-19 to Australia's 6314. It began scrutinising and quarantining passengers on flights from Wuhan and Guangdong in December, implemented travel bans on China and introduced strict social-distancing measures in January. Full Article
ac Experts defend New Zealand's strict lockdown rules in face of criticism By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:05:16 GMT As the number of new coronavirus cases drop, a group of academics said the government's lockdown plan is out of proportion with the health risks posed by virus. Full Article
ac 'This means the world to me': Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:38:33 GMT In his 12-minute video statement, Obama did not mention Donald Trump by name, but delivered a scathing denunciation of the Republican Party. Full Article
ac Trump fundraisers embrace anti-China message in pitch for donations By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:03:19 GMT The appeal reflects an increased effort by the Trump campaign to use US-China relations as a campaign issue against presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Full Article
ac As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65 By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:26:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ac 'Let us out, let us live in peace': Tamil mum asks to go home to Biloela By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:08:07 GMT Fresh from victory in the Federal Court a Tamil mother wants government to give her family a normal life in Australia after two years in detention. Full Article
ac Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
ac The Great Lockdown is a sledgehammer busting dreams that won't bounce back By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:02:01 GMT It’s like a giant version of the Kings Cross lockout. Full Article
ac Pandemic dashes Anzac Day plans - but not spirits - for WWII hero By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT "It is quite possible to think back to those days," says Guy Griffiths. "I don't have to go to a memorial to think about the loss of the Repulse." Full Article
ac As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.3 million, US death toll approaching 40,000, Australia's death toll stands at 71 By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:30:05 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ac Indigenous women face particularly high risks in this crisis By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Recent cuts to critical Aboriginal family violence services mean support for Aboriginal women and children was already going backwards before COVID-19. Full Article
ac How local outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred across Sydney By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT The suburbs which recorded NSW's first cases of local transmission of COVID-19 have been revealed, as health experts warn that this is the measure Australia needs to watch. Full Article
ac Students to spend one day a week in class under back-to-school plan By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT Students would return to school for one day a week under a plan to gradually resume lessons Full Article
ac Artist's picture of missing airmen on Anzac stamp 'like painting ghosts' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:45:04 GMT "It was horrible having to finish the picture after the men were lost." Full Article
ac Meteor next backyard project as the heavens put on 'an isolation show' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:24:03 GMT The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits. Full Article
ac Taylor packs up his swag and sells the farm By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:55:00 GMT Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s long — and sometimes politically painful — association with the rural industry has come to an end. Full Article
ac As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:26:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ac 'Let us out, let us live in peace': Tamil mum asks to go home to Biloela By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:08:07 GMT Fresh from victory in the Federal Court a Tamil mother wants government to give her family a normal life in Australia after two years in detention. Full Article
ac Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
ac The Great Lockdown is a sledgehammer busting dreams that won't bounce back By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:02:01 GMT It’s like a giant version of the Kings Cross lockout. Full Article
ac Pandemic dashes Anzac Day plans - but not spirits - for WWII hero By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT "It is quite possible to think back to those days," says Guy Griffiths. "I don't have to go to a memorial to think about the loss of the Repulse." Full Article
ac As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.3 million, US death toll approaching 40,000, Australia's death toll stands at 71 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:30:05 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ac Indigenous women face particularly high risks in this crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Recent cuts to critical Aboriginal family violence services mean support for Aboriginal women and children was already going backwards before COVID-19. Full Article
ac How local outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred across Sydney By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT The suburbs which recorded NSW's first cases of local transmission of COVID-19 have been revealed, as health experts warn that this is the measure Australia needs to watch. Full Article
ac Students to spend one day a week in class under back-to-school plan By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT Students would return to school for one day a week under a plan to gradually resume lessons Full Article